"Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics & Finance"

The Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance at Tennessee State University (an HBCU and land-grant institution) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2026.

We seek a highly qualified faculty member with a terminal degree in Economics or Finance, who can contribute to teaching, research, and service in a student-centered, AACSB-accredited College of Business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics.
• Maintain an active and productive research agenda, resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Advise and mentor students academically and professionally.
• Engage in curriculum development and program assessment activities.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Support efforts to recruit and retain students within the Economics and Finance programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster interdisciplinary research and external partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research and/or teaching interests aligned with applied economics, development economics, financial economics, public policy, or data analytics.
• Evidence of prior teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Experience using technology in teaching (such as online, hybrid, etc.).
• Experience or strong interest in mentoring students and supporting student success initiatives.
• Ability to contribute to efforts to expand diversity and inclusion within the field of economics.